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Fireworks spotted from space over LA, video shows

Jul 7

Over 400 arrests made during July 4th chaos at Newport Beach: police

Jul 7

Nolan Wells' family to do independent autopsy after mysterious death

The family of Mississippi teen Nolan Xavier Wells will conduct an independent autopsy following the 18-year-old's mysterious death, according to attorney Ben Crump.

Jul 9

Woman dies after July 4th fireworks explosion, man arrested

Jul 6

White nationalist group marches through DC during 4th of July events

Jul 6

Man visits all presidential museums, ends at Obama Presidential Center

Jul 6

Navy Pier offering free Centennial Wheel rides after 4th of July fog

Jul 6

LIVE Updates on 4th of July weekend events, fireworks in Chicago area

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Jul 6

Trump celebrates July 4th in National Mall address

Jul 5

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4th of July cookout costs rise as beef and gas prices increase

Jul 2

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Thousands of American flags on display in Wheaton ahead of 4th of July

Jul 1

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Chicago-area suburbs host 4th of July parades, festivals, fireworks

Jul 5, 2025

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Chicago-area suburbs celebrate 4th of July with parades, fireworks

Jul 4, 2025

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Highland Park holds 4th of July parade, remembrance ceremony

Jul 4, 2025

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Aurora celebrates 4th of July with parade

Jul 4, 2025

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Chicago area suburbs celebrating 4th of July with parades

Jul 4, 2025

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Chicago area celebrates July 4th with parades, cookouts, fireworks

Jul 5, 2024

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Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo repeat as hot dog eating champs in Nathan's Famous contest

Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.

Jul 5

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July 4th, 2026 Fireworks: List of shows in Chicago, suburbs, NW Indiana

Here is a list of Fourth of July fireworks shows in Chicago, the suburbs, and northwest Indiana.

Jul 5

By Olesya Shelomova

These stores and restaurants are open on the 4th of July

Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.

Jul 4

New York City's Times Square ball to drop 8 times for July 4 celebration

The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.

Jul 4

Winnetka opens 1976 time capsule, revisiting village history, memories of America's Bicentennial

A nearly 50-year-old time capsule sealed during America's Bicentennial was opened Friday at Winnetka Village Hall, continuing a tradition that dates back to the building's construction in 1925.

Jul 3